I've said it before, I'll say it again! This guy has cracked the code... He can make Casio videos for the rest of his life and his channel will still be flying! We're entertained
My mom bought me this watch as a gift when I was in high school. I used it in my first car because it didn't have a clock and I needed a sturdy watch with a good light. This has one of the best backlights of any Casio ever. I replaced the velcro strap with a olive drab green nato strap and it's a great looking watch.
This is a perfect summer watch for me. I own a large chunk of land and am constantly mowing, cutting wood, etc. Afterwards I sometimes like to jump in the pool before going in the house. Just added to my Amazon Xmas list.
Lol Im here after watching Urban Gentry's Breguet purchase video. I love the juxtaposition. And I kind of get why someone would like this Casio. The more I look at it, the more I'm intrigued by it!
I fell in love with this, it's a great every day watch, I like the colour and the strap. I actually stopped the video and bought one, then came back. Can't wait for it to arrive!! And your misses liked it.
@@knutjunker2019I used to keep one in my toiletries bag for travel. It was good in that respect as an alarm clock, but I never wore it. I took the strap off it too.
I initially hated it, but by the end of the video it had grown on me. It's exactly the sort of watch that would look right at home covered in mud on a trek through a field. I'd like to see them take this style and run with it - a G-Shock model, a stainless steel or titanium model... Lots of possibilities.
"Doing the job" ist one of Casio's key competences. Everything else a matter of personal preferences. This is why I like Casio. They offer watches for every taste and budget. Many owners of luxury watches own at least one G-Shock which can easily take some abuse but still have style and history.
I took it's digital brother to Basic Training in the US Army. Never broke, never died, but God did that strap smell like shit after 5 months of total job training. 😂
Try that old trick to fix "fragrant" NATO straps. Clean with dish-soap then get a (spare!) toothbrush and scrub with a paste of baking soda & water ...Voilà stink gone 👍
That light is strong enough to dimly illuminate a few feet around you. Perfect for a tent at night in a pinch, or searching in a pack to find your main flashlight… err… torch. 😁
I have two of these. The green and black and the one shown here. One of my favorite and a model every Casio enthusiast should consider getting. This watch actually has 2 batteries: one for the watch itself and another for the light.
Yes. It’s important for someone who owns it to be aware that if the watch stops running but the light is working that it is NOT broken. It just means that the movement battery has died but the light battery hasn’t. I almost threw mine away thinking that since the light was working but watch wasn’t it couldn’t be just a dead battery but that’s exactly all that it was.
Bought this while on tour with a play. It matched my costume but doesn't really go with what i wear day to day..... but i wear it often anyway, it's just very pleasant to have on your wrist and it looks better in person. The back light is very pleasing
I like it for what it is and brings. I would like: - the bezel above the face to protect the dial, - a step machined on the inner half of the crown to allow easier extraction, - a mat, single colour exterior, and band in light, medium, dark tan, and black. This provides low visibility for any skin colour. Nice job.
I have one of these and particularly like the domed resin glass and the strap is pretty cool, The light is unusal but I like quirky watches like this one
The casio forester line should be brought back. I have 5, each a different model from the late 90s and early 2000s. I really like the variety of field watchs casio use to have.
I’m a massive field watch fan so I’ve always been a bit curious about the Forester. So much to appreciate about this bargain analog beauty! I don’t think I could get on with the Velcro strap though but otherwise this would be right up my street! Awesome show MWC!
Greetings from Oz....& I discovered the Forester just over a year ago. Initially in the brown, but I really liked the green & black....so I purchased both 🤣 If I had a criticism, it'd be the rather small face, (to me but maybe not to you), & the spread of light from the led, could be slightly better, (as I can't always make out the date in a hurry in the dark),....but mind you, I am in my 60's now, (goodness where did the time go ?? 😳)....& youngling's or younger-ling's would probably have no issue. All in all a great everyday watch. I have a number of nice affordable analog face watches, but these Forester's are terrific value 😉 Get one....or 2 🤣👍
I have the older FT-600W. Ani-digi… I love it! So light I don’t even know I’m wearing it! Easy to read analog display with digital day/date. Can I own two?!? 🤣
Dope!! The analogue Casio I’ve been looking for maybe. Love the big light button, the 4 o’clock dial and it looks rugged enough for everyday wear at work and in the gym.The green version looks better in my opinion. Hopefully the strap is removable/replaceable. Thanks for bringing this to my attention 👍🏻👍🏻
I would LOVE to see a light like this on more analogue Casios. This brown or green one is not for me but the light is awesome and totally agree a stainless steel version would be very cool.
Remember when Illuminator actually meant EL Backlight? Older references of the Forester had a backlit dial a la timex indiglo, instead of an LED. And honestly I don't understand this kind of retrograding on the part of Casio, they had that incredible blue Backlight since the 90s, that was strong and perfectly even all across the dials, and now they're replacing it with with either little orange or white lamps on one corner of the dial, or that white "Backlight" on the newer gshock references, where the light source is still obviously an LED light on one corner, just better distributed across a digital screen. Makes a 90s technology look and feel more advanced than what they come up with in 2024. It's obviously more cost effective for them this way, but it has an effect on the watches too, they look cheaper. Sorry for the rant. 😅
@@craigsawyer6453 Thanks very much for the reply, I'm not keen on batteries being difficult to replace. I'll also have a look at the MRW200 and the Timex Expedition. Cheers 👍
I have a Casio AW80V-5BV AnaDigi display Forester, which is very similar, bought for $19 US in a Sears clearance sale a few years back. A great watch excepting you have to adjust the time digitally. It also is an Illuminator but with LEDs at 3 and 9 o'clock.
Love the Forester (not just the Subaru 😉), I've been wearing it at work occasionally for years now, even got complimented on it. Feels like Camel Trophy on your arm 😄! Just had to change the strap (brown perlon), 6-inch wrist 🤷♂.
I have an old quartz Timex that this reminded me of, from when I was a kid. Has an alarm function, indiglo, and rotating bezel to use on the compass rehaut. Super cool watch I like to dig out every now and then. It’s bashed to all hell. I’ll have to tag you on Instagram with it next time I get it out.
I have a Casio MDV-102 (the original Marlin) that has *2* of the brightest LED lights I think I've ever seen on any Casio. I don't know why Casio went away from the dual light "Illuminator", it lights the entire dial like a flashlight with zero dark areas. Even if it eats up the battery a tad faster, I don't think that many people would mind. btw I haven't changed the battery in mine in 4+ yrs and it's still going strong.
As you say-Casio bred with the Timex Expedition! Hopefully it doesn't have the same loud tick! It looks very good for the price-one niggle for me is that I would prefer the blue light illuminator like on our beloved W-86. But I appreciate what you say about the brightness and reserve judgement on that until mine arrives soon!
I bought a Casio Forester ana/digital watch three or four years ago. A very nice field watch. I need to change the two batteries on it but will get around to it eventually. The colours of the watch are similar to this one. My Casio has an illuminator feature on it but only on the digital screen which is quite small so is disappointing because of that. A accurate watch though. The other downside is that it only has 50M water resistance. I will look out for this one you have got. Great review Russell and thanks for your review.
Lorus full lume dial is the best field watch in my opinion, for the money. Can't be beat. Drilled lugs,lumed dial, bead blasted stainless steel case. I won't go on. The thing rocks.
Picked up one of those a few months ago. Worth every penny I paid for it. Only loses about a second per week. Lume gets charged you can see it for hours. Plus it’s so light it feels like you aren’t even wearing a watch.
Question. The HML charge status indicator on the Tough Solar watches... When the High indicator becomes lit is the batt fully charged or just in the top 30% or so range? 🤔
I used to own one a few years ago, but I sold it. The "cheap Casio"-slot in my collection has been filled with an AW-80, an ana-digi watch I got for a little more than $20 not too long ago. You should take a look at that one.
That light is interesting. I have this watch (bought it a year or two ago) and the whole face lights up like a Timex Indiglo as opposed to the light at the bottom. 🤔
Finally, the one in the hell ... That little one call my attetion since a while but honestly look really similar to may old and reliable MS-300 but mine is even better cause' has iluminator than this one is only a led but still a good watch
My Casio Geotrail FT-111H from early 2000's has he same tree logo, just thought I'd throw that in!. If that was stainless steel, you would sacrifice the brown and that just wouldn't do 😃
Blimey! Ye broke yer thumb-nail on that crown, chipped it right to pieces! The FT500 has been on me shopping list a while, but if it's that dangerous, I'll have ta skippit!
i like analogy digital dual casios more. like usual 5 alarm, near unlimited calendar, stopwatch and timer. if i have any more money to spend for one more watch, i prefer a dual or digital only casio again
Wow I’ve been looking for a new field watch but only wanted a tan dial. Circula protrail is beautiful but a bit too big for my taste. I’ve had the Seiko snk803 for years but keeps breaking down on me. Would love to throw this on a marine national strap!
Hello.....I've been looking for these three models of Casio but they are not available because they have been discontinued by Casio for a long time. Is it available anywhere? casio mdv-102 casio sgw-1000-1aer casio sgw-600h-1a
Looks like what an Ewok would wear
Maybe this should be called 'THE MAD EWOKTCH COLLECTOR' :)
Rise of the Ewoks
Hahaha! Reason to wear
🤣
Ooh no.
I've said it before, I'll say it again! This guy has cracked the code...
He can make Casio videos for the rest of his life and his channel will still be flying! We're entertained
Legend my friend. Appreciate that a lot!
I bought this watch for my sister who is a park ranger last year. She loves it!
It seems like a great match for a Ranger's uniform.
I have made respect for our Rangers and the service they provide.
Please tell her thanks for us.
It does look like it was custom made for park rangers, super cool watch
Just gave one of these to my grandson. He loves it! Perfect watch for a young man.
Hopefully he'll love watches over time and avoid the Apple watch desire.
The way the light fades out kinda reminds me of a campfire slowly burning out!
Holy cow!!! That was the BEST watch impression by your wife.
My mom bought me this watch as a gift when I was in high school. I used it in my first car because it didn't have a clock and I needed a sturdy watch with a good light. This has one of the best backlights of any Casio ever. I replaced the velcro strap with a olive drab green nato strap and it's a great looking watch.
This is a perfect summer watch for me. I own a large chunk of land and am constantly mowing, cutting wood, etc. Afterwards I sometimes like to jump in the pool before going in the house. Just added to my Amazon Xmas list.
Lol Im here after watching Urban Gentry's Breguet purchase video. I love the juxtaposition. And I kind of get why someone would like this Casio. The more I look at it, the more I'm intrigued by it!
Hahahahahaha perfect 2 watch collection!
I fell in love with this, it's a great every day watch, I like the colour and the strap. I actually stopped the video and bought one, then came back. Can't wait for it to arrive!! And your misses liked it.
i am a proud owner of a casio forester❤ had it for about a year and it made me very happy to see you reviewing it
Is it still on the original battery?
Cheers 👍
I'm Casio ready now, just bought a F-91W !
I‘m Casio ready for years, and never would buy that piece of crap :-)
@@knutjunker2019I used to keep one in my toiletries bag for travel. It was good in that respect as an alarm clock, but I never wore it. I took the strap off it too.
I initially hated it, but by the end of the video it had grown on me. It's exactly the sort of watch that would look right at home covered in mud on a trek through a field. I'd like to see them take this style and run with it - a G-Shock model, a stainless steel or titanium model... Lots of possibilities.
Been eyeing this watch for over a decade at Walmart. This made me get the black and green one today
"Doing the job" ist one of Casio's key competences. Everything else a matter of personal preferences. This is why I like Casio. They offer watches for every taste and budget. Many owners of luxury watches own at least one G-Shock which can easily take some abuse but still have style and history.
I took it's digital brother to Basic Training in the US Army. Never broke, never died, but God did that strap smell like shit after 5 months of total job training. 😂
which model?
@montre-moi W94HF
Try that old trick to fix "fragrant" NATO straps. Clean with dish-soap then get a (spare!) toothbrush and scrub with a paste of baking soda & water ...Voilà stink gone 👍
@karlost23 lol bro, it's been long long gone, that was in june 98.
That light is strong enough to dimly illuminate a few feet around you. Perfect for a tent at night in a pinch, or searching in a pack to find your main flashlight… err… torch. 😁
I have two of these. The green and black and the one shown here. One of my favorite and a model every Casio enthusiast should consider getting. This watch actually has 2 batteries: one for the watch itself and another for the light.
Yes. It’s important for someone who owns it to be aware that if the watch stops running but the light is working that it is NOT broken.
It just means that the movement battery has died but the light battery hasn’t.
I almost threw mine away thinking that since the light was working but watch wasn’t it couldn’t be just a dead battery but that’s exactly all that it was.
@@MrPloppy1this is good info…thanks!
Was it easy to change the battery in this watch?
Cheers 👍
Bought this while on tour with a play. It matched my costume but doesn't really go with what i wear day to day..... but i wear it often anyway, it's just very pleasant to have on your wrist and it looks better in person. The back light is very pleasing
I like it for what it is and brings. I would like:
- the bezel above the face to protect the dial,
- a step machined on the inner half of the crown to allow easier extraction,
- a mat, single colour exterior, and band in light, medium, dark tan, and black. This provides low visibility for any skin colour.
Nice job.
I have one of these and particularly like the domed resin glass and the strap is pretty cool, The light is unusal but I like quirky watches like this one
I like it! I might go for the Casio digital two sensor watch. Sometimes when I'm in the field I need a compass.
The casio forester line should be brought back. I have 5, each a different model from the late 90s and early 2000s. I really like the variety of field watchs casio use to have.
This is the most comfortable watch I've owned. The velcro strap lasted for about 3 years after daily use.
These are the vids I click on right here… my dress watches are never over $150 and my daily’s are quality yet inexpensive. #NIXON #CASIO!
It's funny that I'm just waiting for this watch to be delivered today 😊
My current beater is an aw80 in the same colour same number font and a similar strap. Ok for welding in…
This is my gardening watch ❤️
Not a style of watch I usually gravitate towards, but for some reason I like this!! I just found the AW80-1AV Forester which is a Ana-Digi version 😍
I’ll take a timex expedition over this every day of the week
This is for kids. I love casio, but for me, the best cheap field watch is no doubt the Timex expedition Solar 40mm.
Casio, besto watches 4ever
Love it looks exactly like my Timex Expedition same size, same color same numeral style...and same similar band.
These things have been around for years. I've had three different colourways in my collection for a few years now 👍
I’m a massive field watch fan so I’ve always been a bit curious about the Forester. So much to appreciate about this bargain analog beauty! I don’t think I could get on with the Velcro strap though but otherwise this would be right up my street!
Awesome show MWC!
It's cozy and relaxed. I like it.
Greetings from Oz....& I discovered the Forester just over a year ago. Initially in the brown, but I really liked the green & black....so I purchased both 🤣
If I had a criticism, it'd be the rather small face, (to me but maybe not to you), & the spread of light from the led, could be slightly better, (as I can't always make out the date in a hurry in the dark),....but mind you, I am in my 60's now, (goodness where did the time go ?? 😳)....& youngling's or younger-ling's would probably have no issue.
All in all a great everyday watch. I have a number of nice affordable analog face watches, but these Forester's are terrific value 😉
Get one....or 2 🤣👍
Oh my God, Russell please stop! Now I also have to buy this Casio😂😂😂
G shocks are great but trying to change the strap is hell.
I have 2 models of this watch its in steel, one had green numerals and one in brown, the back light is electro-luminescence.
I have the older FT-600W. Ani-digi… I love it! So light I don’t even know I’m wearing it!
Easy to read analog display with digital day/date.
Can I own two?!? 🤣
It's on sale on Amazon USA for $21.92 today. At that price I had to buy one!
The wife's impressions are my favorite part of the videos.
Dope!! The analogue Casio I’ve been looking for maybe. Love the big light button, the 4 o’clock dial and it looks rugged enough for everyday wear at work and in the gym.The green version looks better in my opinion.
Hopefully the strap is removable/replaceable.
Thanks for bringing this to my attention 👍🏻👍🏻
Just got an ABL-100WE, Casio of the year imho.
I would LOVE to see a light like this on more analogue Casios. This brown or green one is not for me but the light is awesome and totally agree a stainless steel version would be very cool.
Got that 1 for my 10yr old son. It's perfect.
Remember when Illuminator actually meant EL Backlight?
Older references of the Forester had a backlit dial a la timex indiglo, instead of an LED.
And honestly I don't understand this kind of retrograding on the part of Casio, they had that incredible blue Backlight since the 90s, that was strong and perfectly even all across the dials, and now they're replacing it with with either little orange or white lamps on one corner of the dial, or that white "Backlight" on the newer gshock references, where the light source is still obviously an LED light on one corner, just better distributed across a digital screen.
Makes a 90s technology look and feel more advanced than what they come up with in 2024.
It's obviously more cost effective for them this way, but it has an effect on the watches too, they look cheaper.
Sorry for the rant. 😅
I hear ya my friend! Rant away!
I had one... it broke after light use. Its a pain to change the batteries. NOT a fan. Get this instead...Casio MRW200H Series.
Can the batteries be changed with basic tools?
Cheers 👍
@@tonypaddler Yes, the batteries can be changed with basic tools.
@@craigsawyer6453
Thanks very much for the reply, I'm not keen on batteries being difficult to replace.
I'll also have a look at the MRW200 and the Timex Expedition.
Cheers 👍
I have the analog-digital version of this.
Love the watch, tossed the scratchy strap!
I find myself humming your theme song at work 😂
Fun fact: there are two batteries inside, one for the LED, the other for timekeeping.
I have a Casio AW80V-5BV AnaDigi display Forester, which is very similar, bought for $19 US in a Sears clearance sale a few years back. A great watch excepting you have to adjust the time digitally. It also is an Illuminator but with LEDs at 3 and 9 o'clock.
Love the Forester (not just the Subaru 😉), I've been wearing it at work occasionally for years now, even got complimented on it. Feels like Camel Trophy on your arm 😄! Just had to change the strap (brown perlon), 6-inch wrist 🤷♂.
I have an old quartz Timex that this reminded me of, from when I was a kid. Has an alarm function, indiglo, and rotating bezel to use on the compass rehaut. Super cool watch I like to dig out every now and then. It’s bashed to all hell. I’ll have to tag you on Instagram with it next time I get it out.
To whom it may concern, Amazon USA lists the brown and green versions to have mineral crystals and the black one as acrylic. 🤦🏻♂️
I feel like it’s a watch a hate right now but I think it will weirdly grow on me a am a massive camper myself so it could be good
Flippin' 'eck! What a show! Cheers, mate!
I have a Casio MDV-102 (the original Marlin) that has *2* of the brightest LED lights I think I've ever seen on any Casio. I don't know why Casio went away from the dual light "Illuminator", it lights the entire dial like a flashlight with zero dark areas. Even if it eats up the battery a tad faster, I don't think that many people would mind. btw I haven't changed the battery in mine in 4+ yrs and it's still going strong.
You are really a casio expert and true fan. 😊😊😊
I did a RUclips video on this a few weeks ago - the green and black one. It is a bitching watch! I’m wearing it just as much as my new Seiko Willard!
Superb my friend! 2 excellent watches!!!
As you say-Casio bred with the Timex Expedition! Hopefully it doesn't have the same loud tick! It looks very good for the price-one niggle for me is that I would prefer the blue light illuminator like on our beloved W-86. But I appreciate what you say about the brightness and reserve judgement on that until mine arrives soon!
I bought a Casio Forester ana/digital watch three or four years ago. A very nice field watch. I need to change the two batteries on it but will get around to it eventually. The colours of the watch are similar to this one. My Casio has an illuminator feature on it but only on the digital screen which is quite small so is disappointing because of that. A accurate watch though. The other downside is that it only has 50M water resistance. I will look out for this one you have got. Great review Russell and thanks for your review.
Lorus full lume dial is the best field watch in my opinion, for the money. Can't be beat.
Drilled lugs,lumed dial, bead blasted stainless steel case. I won't go on. The thing rocks.
Picked up one of those a few months ago. Worth every penny I paid for it. Only loses about a second per week. Lume gets charged you can see it for hours. Plus it’s so light it feels like you aren’t even wearing a watch.
Question. The HML charge status indicator on the Tough Solar watches... When the High indicator becomes lit is the batt fully charged or just in the top 30% or so range? 🤔
An ok watch, I think Timex makes good inexpensive reliable field watches too with lots of options
I believe some of these used to have the EL backlight, instead of the LED you pointed out? Anyone?
Found it, the Casio FT-500WV has the EL backlight
I used to own one a few years ago, but I sold it. The "cheap Casio"-slot in my collection has been filled with an AW-80, an ana-digi watch I got for a little more than $20 not too long ago. You should take a look at that one.
Very interesting.
Did you know there is a black version? I just looked for the Forester watches and a black one popped up too!!
Casio FT500WC-1BV
I have one, they are great for casual wear.
Love it. Have the Timex Expedition so this would be lovely for the collection too. Unfortunately Amazon don’t ship it to the Republic of Ireland 😢
That light is interesting. I have this watch (bought it a year or two ago) and the whole face lights up like a Timex Indiglo as opposed to the light at the bottom. 🤔
Been looking at this one online! So glad u made this video so i can have a closer look 🤤🤤 we dont have it here yet
Thank you for recommendation.The watch looks nice.
It’s pretty neat and great value
Finally, the one in the hell ... That little one call my attetion since a while but honestly look really similar to may old and reliable MS-300 but mine is even better cause' has iluminator than this one is only a led but still a good watch
Looks A LOT like a Casio I had when I was in high school. I wouldn’t wear this now that Im over 30
It looks tiny but cool 👍 "Wrist skin" love it 😂
Great work watch. Love your vids bro. 👍
I have one with electro-luminescent dial, but I got it 2nd hand, no bracelet.
My Casio Geotrail FT-111H from early 2000's has he same tree logo, just thought I'd throw that in!.
If that was stainless steel, you would sacrifice the brown and that just wouldn't do
😃
Blimey! Ye broke yer thumb-nail on that crown, chipped it right to pieces!
The FT500 has been on me shopping list a while, but if it's that dangerous, I'll have ta skippit!
you can literally walk into a Fred Meyer in North America and buy it. I've seen this watch many times in person, great price, really.
Great video Mr MWC, I really like this Casio but I’m not sure about the colour don’t think I’d wear it
i like analogy digital dual casios more. like usual 5 alarm, near unlimited calendar, stopwatch and timer.
if i have any more money to spend for one more watch, i prefer a dual or digital only casio again
As far as i know, there is a variant of this watch with a electro luminescent face, but i definitely prefer the way the led works with this one.
Damn it. Really tempted by this as an alternative to my MRW- 200H
I used to think that stood for Casio's electroluminescent back light, like Timex' INDIGLO.
Apparently, it just means "good light". Well, good enough.
Hey man where do you keep all your casios? I have so many but not enough space for them all lol. Is there a case anyone could recommend
I more prefer w219h in similar colour, they are crazy Beautiful🎉🎉🎉
That's quite some special Casio indeed. But I was hoping for the light to be more like the Times T2N721 to be honest.
I got MTP-E715L for $35 here in India (on a discount). It has proper field watch aesthetics with a stainless steel case and mineral crystal.
Wow I’ve been looking for a new field watch but only wanted a tan dial. Circula protrail is beautiful but a bit too big for my taste. I’ve had the Seiko snk803 for years but keeps breaking down on me. Would love to throw this on a marine national strap!
I also like my Casios with a digital display, but it’s not every year Mrs. MWC likes a watch… thanks!
8:40 Clicked it but nothing happened, it's almost as if you forgot to add the link! 😜
I have the green, my favorite.
Hello.....I've been looking for these three models of Casio but they are not available because they have been discontinued by Casio for a long time. Is it available anywhere?
casio mdv-102
casio sgw-1000-1aer
casio sgw-600h-1a
??
I think this is Casio's best field watch, if willing to spend a bit more: Casio MTP-S120L-3AVCF
My father's favorite 😂
Better be quartz 😊